From A to Zebra Podcast S1:E5 Letter E - Ethics guest Barry Mano

Summary: In this conversation, Barry Mano shares information and stories about the founding of REI (Referee Enterprises Inc.) and NASO (National Association of Sports Officials. We also dive into the Letter E - Ethics with Barry and discuss the importance and challenges of being ethical within the officiating world. Conversation includes the theme and overall direction of the first issue of Referee, some myths and misconceptions regarding officials and the role of impartiality in officiating, adapting to change in officiating and the amazing Six-Word Memoir Project.REI (Referee Enterprises Incorporated)NASO (National Association of Sports OfficialsChapters00:00 Intro Clips Barry Mano 02:19 Welcome Letter E - Ethics03:39 Barry's Journey and the Birth of REI and NASO06:08 A Drive and a Dashboard08:13 Theme of First Issue of Referee09:37 Importance of Ethics in Officiating10:55 Impartiality15:14 Challenges of Impartiality and Ethical Conduct16:53 Impactful Articles in Referee Magazine23:08 Assault Legislation and Protection of Officials29:33 The Thrill of Officiating30:22 Building a Community of Officials32:14 Promoting the Positive Side of Officiating35:04 Six-Word Memoir Project41:04 Myths and Misconceptions about Officials44:06 Adapting to Change in Officiating47:43 Outro - Call to Action